The URA has introduced new guidelines for public spaces in private properties. Developments that are required to provide public spaces, as well as those seeking gross floor area exemption for a first-storey covered public space, will have to comply with the new design guidelines released by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Tuesday (24 January). This comes as some new sites are required to provide public spaces as part of the technical conditions of tender for Government Land Sales sites. Some redevelopment sites are also required to provide such spaces as part of the planning conditions for major alterations and additions works, or redevelopment proposals. The design guidelines, which take effect from 24 April, include specifications on the size and configuration of the public space, signage, accessibility, and the need to provide public seating and amenities. Th...